Training & Placement Associate

IIDE - The Digital School; Mumbai; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for meaningful impact

Job summary

IIDE - The Digital School in Mumbai is looking for a Training & Placement Associate to enhance corporate relationships and drive student placements. In this role, you will collaborate with students and corporate stakeholders, manage partnerships, and support career development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in educational institutions, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace. IIDE offers a dynamic work environment focused on student success and impactful career outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in reputed B‑Schools or educational institutions, preferably in placement or corporate relations.
• Strong communication skills for student and corporate engagement.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard corporate partners for hiring and training.
• Maintain strong relationships with HR professionals and business leaders.
• Engage with students to provide career guidance and support placements.
• Maintain an organized database of employer contacts and placement metrics.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Networking and negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

Work Timings: 10:15 AM – 7:15 PM

Working Days: Monday to Friday (Alternate Saturdays working)

Work Mode: Work from Office

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

About IIDE

IIDE is India’s leading digital business school, offering industry-relevant programs in digital marketing, AI, and business. With a strong focus on experiential learning, we equip students, graduates, and working professionals with the skills required to thrive in today’s digital-first world.

Backed by a community of 500,000+ learners and 250+ industry experts, IIDE delivers hands‑on training, real‑world projects, and robust placement support. With campuses in Mumbai and Delhi, we continue to expand our presence across India and globally.

About The Role

As the Training & Placement Associate at Mumbai, you will play a pivotal role in building and strengthening corporate relationships to drive student placements and strategic collaborations. This role involves managing end‑to‑end partnership lifecycles, from outreach and onboarding to relationship management and execution, while contributing to revenue growth. You will work closely with internal teams, students, and corporate stakeholders to enhance employability outcomes and ensure successful talent alignment.

What You’ll Do

Corporate Business Development & Outreach

• Identify and onboard potential corporate partners for hiring and training collaborations.
• Execute structured outreach via email, WhatsApp, and calls to generate new opportunities.
• Track market trends and identify new avenues for corporate engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partner Acquisition

• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR professionals, senior executives, and business leaders.
• Develop a robust corporate network to support recruitment and placement initiatives.
• Reconnect and engage with existing clients to drive repeat opportunities.

Relationship Building, Student & Employer Engagement

• Maintain and strengthen employer relationships to understand hiring needs.
• Collaborate with industry partners to organize job fairs, networking events, workshops, and masterclasses.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align talent supply with client requirements.

Job Placement, Student Interaction & Career Mentorship

• Engage with students to understand their career aspirations and provide career guidance.
• Support students in resume building, interview preparation, and job applications.
• Facilitate job placements by matching candidates with relevant opportunities.

Database Management & Reporting

• Maintain an organized database of employer contacts, job listings, and student profiles.
• Track placement metrics and generate reports to assess program effectiveness.

Additional Duties

• Drive end‑to‑end execution of partnership opportunities from outreach to closure.
• Support revenue growth through strategic collaborations and partnerships.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management, aligned with the broad scope of the position.

Who You Are

Must‑Have

• 1–3 years of experience in reputed B‑Schools or educational institutions, preferably in placement or corporate relations roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students and corporate stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.).
• Analytical mindset to identify opportunities and drive corporate engagement strategies.

Should Have

• Exceptional networking and negotiation skills.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and partnerships.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in career services, talent partnerships, or placement divisions.
• Exposure to digital marketing, ed‑tech, or training partnerships.

Why Join IIDE?

• Work with one of India’s fastest‑growing digital education brands.
• Build meaningful industry partnerships and contribute to student success.
• Gain exposure to end‑to‑end placement and corporate engagement strategies.
• Collaborative and high‑growth work environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on employability and career outcomes.

Who You’ll Thrive As

• Enjoys building relationships and networking with industry professionals.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Is proactive, organized, and execution‑focused.
• Is passionate about helping students achieve career success.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You’re Someone Who

• Enjoys building relationships and networking with industry professionals.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Is proactive, organized, and execution‑focused.
• Is passionate about helping students achieve career success.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.